There are two books that really cover almost all of the ground on the Roosevelt's.
"The Bully Pulpit" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It covers TR and William Howard Taft and the rise of journalism in the 20th century.
"FDR" by Jean Edward Smith. It covers FDR from birth to death. It also explains a lot about Eleanor and her upbringing.
So far I haven't heard anything new in this special as the books are very thorough. Well, maybe one. TR was a progressive Republican and FDR was a progressive Democrat. They had a lot in common as I original thought they would be at opposite ends of the political spectrum. They both believed by helping the common man, was good government.
Another great job by Ken Burns by digging up all the photographs and interaction on the Roosevelt's.
BTW - Alice Roosevelt, (TR daughter), never like Eleanor, and was a thorn in her side all of her life. Stay tuned.
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice".  MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).
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